The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viruses in the world. It infects the skin and causes it to regrow. Skin lesions may be pointed, flat, or domed, protruding from the surface or ingrown into the skin.
HPV is also called the wart virus. Warts can be single or multiple, such as cauliflower. They can affect any part of the body, including the genitals (pointed papillomas). Certain types of infections, such as human papillomavirus 16, can cause cancer, especially cervical cancer.
Human papilloma can be present in the body for years and does not cause any external symptoms. Once on the surface of the skin, papillomas can go away on their own without any treatment and pain, but this does not happen immediately, but, for example, within six months.
Human papilloma, disease prevention
Warts are contagious, they are transmitted by contact with infected skin, papillomas in intimate places are sexually transmitted. The risk of transmitting the infection to a sexual partner can be reduced by using a condom. However, this is not one hundred percent protection, as the disease can occur when exposed to unprotected areas of skin. During periods of papillomavirus activity, it is better to completely abandon sexual contact. The partner must be truly informed of the presence of HPV.
Papillomas in other areas of the skin, such as on the hands and soles, can also be transmitted by contact: shaking hands, touching infected simulator railings, taking a barefoot in the shower, using someone else’s towel, linen, or more. cosmetics. In these cases, the prevention of the disease may be the observance of personal hygiene.
Sometimes the human papilloma virus works again. For some people, these are rare and isolated cases, while others suffer from multiple papillomas over and over again. It depends on the nature of the virus and the condition of the human body. Weak immunity, hormonal problems, stress, and an excessive lifestyle with harmful habits contribute to increased viral activity.
The immune system needs to be strengthened to prevent recurrent outbreaks of papillomavirus. This requires proper nutrition, exercise, good sleep, quitting alcohol and tobacco smoking, and controlling stressful situations. Taking care of your body's health will prevent relapses and over time completely cope with papillomas.
How to treat papillomas
Drugs to kill the papillomavirus have not yet been found. However, human papilloma is in most cases removed from the body and without treatment by the immune system. Although the human papillomavirus itself cannot be cured with drugs, carp formations caused by infection are treatable and quite effective. Removal of papillomas may be required many times because if HPV remains in the body, it will reappear.
There are various medical and traditional treatments for papillomas. For example, removal of affected skin layers with salicylic acid or cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen). After exposure to nitrogen, the skin may change color and texture for a short time, but it recovers quickly. One of the ways to fight papillomas is immunotherapy, which is to strengthen the body's defenses. This method of treatment involves the injection of antibodies (vaccination) into the body, which kill the virus.
Acid cauterization and laser or scalpel surgical removal are also practiced. The indicated methods remove acute papillomas in medical institutions by performing several repetitive procedures. It should also be noted that medical methods of treating papillomas are much more effective than traditional ones.
Laser surgery is used when other methods have not solved the problem or it is necessary to get rid of the papilloma quickly. Laser therapy can be applied to any part of the body, it can help remove papillomas in intimate places. The laser works selectively without damaging healthy skin or causing wounds. Minor redness or hyperpigmentation may occur, but it resolves quickly and the skin heals. Depending on the nature and size of the neoplasm, 1 to 3 laser procedures may be required.
After successful treatment, you should visit your doctor every year for preventive tests. Available sites are inspected for characteristic growths independently. It is also recommended to take preventive measures against recurrence of the disease, strengthen the immune system, physical endurance and resistance to stress.
Papillomas, treatment with folk remedies
Along with medical methods to treat the external signs of human papilloma in the body, there are proven folk remedies that can speed recovery. Natural recipes must be used for a long time and regularly, only in this case it is possible to achieve a stable positive result.
- Traditionally, folk medicine offers to get rid of papillomas with fresh celandine juice. An incision is made on the stem of the plant, and the affected skin is lubricated 2-3 times a day with secreted "milk. " Very often, the papillomas disappear in a week or less, but sometimes a longer period is required.
- Garlic, known for its bactericidal properties, can also be used to remove papillomas. Garlic juice is spread with papillomas several times a day. At night, you can stick a small plate on the affected area of skin and fix it with adhesive plaster. Remove the garlic in the morning, repeat several times if necessary.
- Mix the garlic porridge with the vinegar, add a little flour to make the mixture creamy, apply papillomas, wrap in plastic wrap and leave overnight. In this case, healthy areas of skin should be protected with adhesive plaster.
- Cool the thyme broth, infused for 40-60 minutes, cool slightly and use as a lotion. This will take 10 or more procedures. The cooled broth should be heated to approximately 39 ° C.
- Evaporate the skin and lubricate it with soft propolis. Secure the plaster for 2-3 days. The procedure can then be repeated.
- Apply a fresh incision of Kalanchoe leaves to the affected area of skin and apply plaster overnight. For treatment, the procedure should be repeated within 3 weeks. Similarly, you can use banana peel to remove papillomas.
- Australian tea tree oil can be used to treat papillomas due to its antifungal and antiviral properties. Dampen a cotton ball with a drop of oil, apply to the skin and secure with adhesive plaster. Treatment requires a long period of at least 1 month.